US cement imports increased +0.4% in 1H 2024
In the first half of 2024, the US cement imports (Portland, blended, masonry) increased by +0.4% to 9.802 Mt, after 9.763 Mt in the same period last year.
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Holcim invests in US Sublime Systems’ free CO2 process
Holcim announced to invest in US Sublime Systems to scale up innovative low-carbon cement technology. The investment covers Sublime Systems’ commercial manufacturing facility in Massachusetts, giving Holcim a large share of Sublime CementTM produced there, through a binding off-take reservation…
US cement dispatch declined -6.9% in 1H 2024
In the first half of 2024, the US cement dispatch (Portland, blended and masonry) declined by -6.9% to 40.774 Mt, after 43.778 Mt in the same period last year.
Chile’s cement dispatch down -8.9% in 7M 2024
In the first 7 months of 2024 Chile’s cement dispatch declined by massive -8.9% to 2.903 Mt, after 3.186 Mt in the same period last year and 3.575 Mt in the year before.
Brazil’s Votorantim selected Sinoma for Z02 grinding plant
Brazil’s Votorantim Cimentos selected Sinoma Overseas for an engineering and supply contract for the new Z02 grinding unit in the Edealina cement plant (photo). The Z02 project will double the cement capacity at the Edealina grinding plant to 2Mta as…
Türkiye’s cement exports down -17.6% in 1H 2024
In the first half of 2024, the cement exports by Türkiye declined by -17.6% to 6.586 Mt, after 7.997 Mt in the same period last year and 9.147 Mt in the year before.
Spain’s cement exports declined -15% in 8M 2024
In the first 8 months of 2024, Spain’s cement exports declined -15.0% to 2.413 Mt, after 2.841 Mt in the same period last year and 2.801 Mt in the year before.
Montenegro could install a cement plant in Pljevlja
In Montenegro is a construction boom. Therefore, it is not surprising that a new cement plant is discussed in the country. The Jagnjilo site near the town of Pljevlja has been considered particularly important, as there are significant amounts of…
Spain’s cement production down -8.1% in 8M 2024
In the first 8 months of 2024, Spain’s cement production declined by -8.1% to 11.398 Mt, after 12.400 Mt in the same period last year and 12.389 Mt in the year before.
Türkiye’s cement production up +10.0% in 1H 2024
In the first half of 2024, Türkiye’s cement production increased by +10.0% to 40.595 Mt, after 36.889 Mt in the same period last year. However, in the 2nd half the YoY production declined, in June the YoY production even declined…